YEARLY HIGH
0.0995 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0577 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0765 ILS

2019 ARS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0987 to the December average rate of 0.0581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0995 was down 46.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 498 ILS
2018 Average 682 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 289 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.07 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1027
0.0540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0878, compared to 0.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0208 ILS (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0584). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ILS (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0577).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0987) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0814 (-45.22%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0987
2018 Avg (January) 0.1801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0995 0.0974 0.0987
February 0.0979 0.0910 0.0946
March 0.0912 0.0828 0.0877
April 0.0864 0.0790 0.0835
May 0.0815 0.0789 0.0801
June 0.0849 0.0796 0.0823
July 0.0856 0.0797 0.0836
August 0.0792 0.0584 0.0681
September 0.0636 0.0593 0.0622
October 0.0612 0.0590 0.0602
November 0.0592 0.0579 0.0584
December 0.0585 0.0577 0.0581